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CVE-2017-0090: Windows Vista/Server 2008/7 allows remote code execution via web
CVE-2017-0090 · published 9 years ago
Summary
The text layout component in Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 can be tricked by a specially crafted web page to run any code the attacker wants. This could let a remote user take control of the affected computer without permission. Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to protect your systems.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_7 |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 |
r2 cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | windows_vista |
All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Uniscribe Remote Code ...
Uniscribe in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Uniscribe Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0072, CVE-2017-0083, CVE-2017-0084, CVE-2017-0086, CVE-2017-0087, CVE-2017-0088, and CVE-2017-0089.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published17 Mar 2017
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-0090 · NVD
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